Events for February 27, 2023 - October 2

Solimar and its international distributors will be exhibiting at the following events. Visit us and discover how Solimar's robust suite of document delivery and web presentment solutions can help modernize your existing print capabilities and lower IT costs. If you would like to meet with a representative at any of these events, please Contact Us to schedule an appointment.

Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023

Messe Lucerne Exhibition Facility, Horwerstrasse 87, 6005 Luzern

Once again, the world’s digital paper processing elite will gather at the Lucerne/Switzerland Exhibition Centre. In its fourteenth edition, this internationally important industry meeting once again stands for many innovations and further developments in digital printing and finishing.

Solimar will showcase how its post-composition solutions improve processes and boost productivity for print production environments with cut-sheet and continuous-feed devices.

Visitors will find Solimar supporting their partners in Hall 2:

HPscreen partner
  • HP and Solimar Systems – learn how direct mailers like IWCO efficiently implemented several PageWide presses in a mixed vendor environment and saved over $110,000 in the process.

  • SCREEN and Solimar Systems – learn how mutual customers are benefiting from the visibility dashboard that tracks incoming work and creates ink and media reporting per job and Equios device.

2023 Madison Advisors CCM/CX Executive Roundtable

W Marriott Fort Lauderdale, 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Join Madison Advisors for its CCM/CX Executive Roundtable in Fort Lauderdale! Surround yourself with those who achieve success along the CCM/CX journey and learn from their experiences.

2023 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

Anaheim Marriott, 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA

Whether you have been attending the conference for years or are planning to attend your first, the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, also known as the CSUN Conference, is the ultimate community experience and the premier forum on technology for all persons with disabilities.

Allyant Accessible Documents

Co-exhibiting with Allyant - Booth 209

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

Using AI to Automate Large Scale Document Remediation

Producing accessible PDF documents at an enterprise scale is never easy. More so, the Customer Communication Management (CCM) systems used to create statements, letters, policies, invoices, records, and more require specific expertise to build accessible templates, not always fully supporting complex content. Worse yet, they tend to lack fully integrated, innovative best-practice testing tools to ensure outputs meet ADA and accessibility standards like WCAG and PDF/UA. The result: an untenable ability to remediate the ever-increasing number of existing PDFs and reach a state of relative compliance. We will use Allyant's highly advanced deep neural network AI to show how document generation becomes more intelligent over time. Furthermore, as the solution produces files, the algorithms are continually enhanced through our quality assurance and post-processing methodology. Essentially, the tool is "taught" through accessible sample documents how to properly tag PDF documents. This ensures those documents are fully accessible to work seamlessly with screen readers and other assistive technologies.

LOCATION: Elite 1-3
PRESENTER(S): Dave Herr, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions - Allyant, Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Experience Officer - Solimar Systems
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 , 1:20 PM PST

2023 INg Spring Forum

Atlantic Paradise Island Resort, One Casino Drive, Suite 41, Paradise Island

The INg Spring Forum is for select member companies and esteemed vendor partners in the transactional and direct mail industry. The objective of this conference is to bring together print and electronic service providers, along with some of the biggest name vendor partners to interface into a vibrant network of industry creativity, experience, and information.

Inkjet Summit 2023

Hyatt Lost Pines, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Cedar Creek, TX

The Inkjet Summit is a free, all-inclusive experience for qualified attendees – senior managers and business executives who want to understand how current and future production inkjet printing technology, software and solutions will impact their business and investment decisions.

2023 The Edge World Expo – Dscoop

America's Center Convention Complex, 8th & Washington, St. Louis, MO

Dscoop is the world's largest and most collaborative digital print and design community in the world. Dscoop provides our members with the latest news and education from HP innovators and industry experts.

Booth #6 (tabletop area)
Dscoop Agenda: Click Here

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

EDUCATION SESSION: How did IWCO easily integrate 7 new PageWide presses into 2 existing print factories?

This session will cover how Solimar's Chemistry universal workflow software automated IWCOs manual QC process as well as digitally retrofitted the PWP print output to work dynamically on their existing bindery equipment savings over $100K and months of labor.

LOCATION: Room 124
PRESENTER(S): Mary Ann Rowan, CXO, Solimar Systems, Inc.
DATE & TIME: Monday, May 8, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

2023 National Postal Forum

Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC

National Postal Forum (NPF) is the premier mailing and shipping conference that works directly with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide the most comprehensive educational and networking platform available.

Document Strategy Forum 2023

Le Méridien Charlotte, 55 S McDowell St Tower, Charlotte, NC

DOCUMENT Strategy Forum (DSF) is the premiere peer-reviewed and peer-produced educational event for professionals who are responsible for creating and managing content, communications and strategies to enhance customer engagement.

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

How to Achieve Savings for Document Delivery and Vendor Oversight

Organizations continue to be strained by labor, consumables (such as ink, toner and paper) and customer expectations for speedy delivery. These challenges punctuate the growing problem of not having enough people to complete our highly manual tasks and processes. However, getting quality output to customers is key or organizations risk their customer experience and satisfaction. In this session, panelists will share how they are overcoming these challenges with technology, from the inception of the document to delivery across channels. They will also share how oversight and partnerships with vendors are key levers for success.

LOCATION: 201 PANEL
PRESENTER(S):
Moderator:
Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Experience Officer, Solimar Systems
Panelists:
Brian Cox, Vice President IT - CCM, Software Development & BCS Architecture, RRD
G. Shayne Huston, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mail Communications Group, LLC
Michael Zimmerman, Digital Print & Mail Solutions Architect, State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services
DATE & TIME: Monday, May 22, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT / 6:00 AM - 6:50 AM PDT

IPMA Educational Conference 2023

Hyatt Coconut Point Resort, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL

IPMA’s conference is the largest In-plant event for all segments of the industry and brings In-plant print and mail professionals together for education, a vendor fair, industry awards, an in-plant tour, and more.

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

Customer panel: Solimar DIY Automation Software Enables Revenue Gain and Time & Cost Savings

LOCATION: Blue Heron
PRESENTER(S): Mary Ann Rowan, CXO. Solimar Systems, Inc.


Panelists:
Mike Lincoln, State of Colorado
Donna Macht, Mayo Clinic
Michael Zimmerman, State of Washington


DATE & TIME: Wednesday, June 7, 10:00 AM -10:45 AM

thINK Ahead 2023

Boca Raton Resort, 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL

thINK is an independent community of Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers, solution vendors and print industry experts. Led by some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the country, it provides a forum for members to network, gain knowledge, discuss common challenges, and share best practices.

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

Solimar Takes the GUESSWORK out of Printing, Mailing, Finishing, Data Security, ePresentment, Archiving & Accessibility!

Learn how companies gain huge ROI, rapidly onboard new jobs, customers and processes, and quickly integrate new printers/presses into factories with Solimar's Chemistry DIY post-composition, automated workflow software solutions.

LOCATION: Partner Pavilion
PRESENTER(S): Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Experience Officer, Solimar Systems, Inc.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, July 18, 3:30PM - 3:50PM EST

BCC Software – Information Exchange Conference 2023

The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL

Information Exchange is BCC Software's annual conference where you'll walk away armed with an array of practical & technical knowledge about our software and services to improve your business efficiency and operations. You'll learn from, and network with, postal mailing experts, peers, and BCC staff through powerful presentations, discussions, and exclusive one-on-one meetings.

The Print Show 2023

National Exhibition Centre - Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Solihull, Birmingham, UK

The Print Show 2022 is focused on the leading and quality brands from across the print industry, demonstrating their latest technologies and showcasing how these solutions can help visitors achieve their business goals.

Konica Minolta Logo

Konica Minolta Booth: B06

Sponsored Event

Print Show 2023 Gala Evening - Wednesday, September 20th

Returning to The Print Show for the first time since the 2017 event, the gala dinner event will serve as a special celebration of the UK industry, paying tribute to the incredible work done by print businesses and the many manufacturers and suppliers that keep the market running. Taking place on the evening of September 20th, the middle day of The Print Show 2023, the gala dinner will be hosted at Birmingham Town Hall in the middle of the city, allowing both visitors and exhibitors to enjoy an evening of festivities in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

2023 INg Fall Workshop

Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 N Park Drive, Chicago, IL

The Fall Workshop is for select member companies and esteemed vendor partners in the transactional and direct mail industry. The objective of this conference is to bring together print and electronic service providers, along with some of the biggest name vendor partners to interface into a vibrant network of industry creativity, experience, and information.

2023 M-Enabling Summit

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 South Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA

Join disability advocates, corporations, government agencies, academia, and accessibility executives at the 11th M-Enabling Summit, the leading all-inclusive conference and showcase dedicated to fostering innovations, solutions, and strategies for digital inclusion.

Allyant Accessible Documents

Co-exhibiting with Allyant

Printing United Expo 2023

Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA

PRINTING United provides access to the latest solutions for apparel, graphics/wide-format, and functional printing applications, while also extending into the commercial, packaging, and in-plant printing segments.

INKISH.TV at Printing United 2023 Videos

Printing United 2023 · Peter Georges · High Speed Inkjet · Screen USA

Screen has been a partner with Solimar for years – and both Solimar and Screen often emphasize the importance of the relationship. Fast printers require fast processing and optimized data – but listen to Peter Georges from Screen.

Printing United 2023 · Henry Perez · President · Financial Statement Services (FSSI)

Operating a printing facility handling highly personal financial data requires the right people, software, and, broadly speaking, security around your facilities, and that’s exactly the story of FSSI. Financial Statement Service, or FSSI, is a security printer relying on Solimar software hardware from Screen, Canon, and more. In this interview with Henry Perez, we understand the challenges and opportunities of operating a security print facility. It is a fascinating story, and also a very engaging story. It’s nice to get to know Henry Perez better.

Printing United 2023 · Eric Hollingsworth · Vice President of Operations at RevSpring

Listening to Eric Hollingsworth is nothing but impressive. RevSpring is a well-known company, but more than 1 billion pages annually are part of what they do – listen to Eric Hollingsworth and learn – how he uses Solimar to secure his workflow best!

Printing United 2023 · Eric Hollingsworth · Vice President of Operations at RevSpring

Listening to Eric Hollingsworth is nothing but impressive. RevSpring is a well-known company, but more than 1 billion pages annually are part of what they do – listen to Eric Hollingsworth and learn – how he uses Solimar to secure his workflow best!

Printing United 2023 · Maggie Curry · National Manager · RISO

Our opening question to Maggie Curry is, “How important is it to have partners like Solimar?” – Of course, it’s important. Though the answer isn’t surprising, it’s still something that some PSPs may not prioritize at the same level as investing in hardware. Maggie Curry from RISO gives you great insights in this interview, so listen and enjoy!

Printing United 2023 · Al Kennickell · The Kennickell Group

Passing on your company to the next generation is filled with emotions, but shaping a business with a great understanding of software, hardware, and all the human capital it takes to create an interesting business. And interesting it is, as the business does transactional print but has, after an investment in an MGI 3D JetVarnish, focused on getting more embellishment customers. Files and workflow are essential, and Solimar delivers software to ensure a smooth operation, but listen for yourself to this super nice interview with Al Kennickel.

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

Xplor Breakfast Panel - "Efficient Workflows Make Your Press Run Faster"

In this moderated panel we explore the ways printers waste money with outdated workflows. It begins with how you create the print files and continues through every task. Our panelists will be answering the hard questions about how they help printers save money.

LOCATION: Georgia World Congress Center (Hall B, Level 2, Room B203)
PRESENTER(S): Moderator: Pat McGrew. Managing Director. McGrewGroup
Solimar Featured Panelist:Eric Hollingsworth, Vice President of Operations, RevSpring
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 19th, 7:30-9:30 am

2023 Xplor CCM Summit

Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL

The 2023 Xplor CCM Summit brings together end users, analysts, consultants, industry experts, and vendors dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the CCM industry.

Silver Association Partner and Emerald Conference Sponsor

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

The Mayo Clinic Story: Migrating from Manual Offset Booklet Kitting to In-House Printing

Mary Ann and Tony will discuss how software tools are integral to Mayo Clinic’s production print and mail environment. They will review several use cases including the benefits of PDF optimization and dynamic patient booklet creation.

Mayo Clinic replaced an offset and manual process for creating patient booklets with an automated workflow for printing on their high-speed continuous inkjet press with a booklet maker. Tony will share how they created a dynamic letter, table of contents, paginate and custom booklets for each patient, which are concatenated, optimized and printed in batches each day.

This automation empowers the Mayo Clinic nurses to support patients’ needs and questions while in remote settings and connecting via live web meetings.

LOCATION: Level 2, Salon 19
PRESENTER(S): Tony Fenner, Manager, eDocument Solutions. Mayo Clinic & Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Experience Officer, Solimar Systems
DATE & TIME: November 15th, 3:30 - 4:15 pm

RISO Open House Event – Mexico City

RISO Demo Center - Mexico City, Perif. Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 88-104, Lomas - Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo,, Mexico City

Since RISO was founded in Tokyo in 1946, our company has thrived on creativity. RISO has repeatedly developed the world’s best solutions to a variety of specialized sectors in document printing and duplicating. We are still the world leader in digital duplicating technology, and we are rapidly building our market share in digital laser and inkjet printing solutions for business. RISO products are now sold in over 150 countries.

Solimar and RISO Partnership – Blending Intelligent Automation, JDF Integration and PDF Optimization – Xplor Webinar

Webinar, Online

Mary Ann Rowan, Solimar Systems, Chief Experience Officer and Maggie Curry, RISO, National Account Manager will share details on recent customer success stories and highlight many benefits of intelligent workflow automation for print and electronic delivery.

Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Combine Intelligent Automation and PDF Optimization with JDF Integration to Drive Cut-Sheet Inkjet Printers and Gain Bonus ROI!

2024 INg Spring Executive Networking Forum

Meritage Resort And Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA

The INg Spring Forum is for select member companies and esteemed vendor partners in the transactional and direct mail industry. The objective of this conference is to bring together print and electronic service providers, along with some of the biggest name vendor partners to interface into a vibrant network of industry creativity, experience, and information.

Solimar CAC Customer Meeting & Open House

Kennickell Group, 1700 E President St., Savannah, GA

Solimar is hosting an in-person CAC Meeting and Open House that will include a tour of the Kennickell Group print and mail facility tour on Wednesday, April 2nd.

Kennickell Group

The Kennickell Group is a family-owned commercial printer founded in 1892 and is the largest print company in Savannah. The company has a wide array of equipment with 40” offset presses, digital toner, UV high-speed inkjet devices, roll-to-roll latex, flatbed wide format presses, and several devices for finishing and embellishments.

Al Kennickell is President of Kennickell Group, our newest CAC member, and will be our host. They use Rubika to do automated mail sortation of very large political mailings. Here's a link to an interview with Al and their case study.

Document Strategy Forum 2024

Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA

For the past 16 years, DOCUMENT Strategy Forum (DSF) has been leading the content management, customer communications and customer experience revolution. We’ve empowered thousands of companies with the knowledge and tools to create, distribute and manage content, communications and strategies that enhance customer engagement and loyalty!

drupa 2024

Messe Dusseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61, Düsseldorf

drupa 2024 provides crucial impulses for print, media, packaging production, and industrial applications and is the world’s leading trade fair for printing technologies offering outstanding networking opportunities and potential for excellent business dealings.

Solimar staff, software and collaterals will be in the following partner stands at drupa:

Kyocera

Kyocera - Hall 8a/C20
The Solimar Chemistry platform will convert AFP, IPDS, and PDF print files into optimized PDF output to drive the TASKalpha Pro15000c and other production cut-sheet inkjet printers on the stand.
Kyocera is an authorized Solimar distributor for all of Europe.

RISO

RISO - Hall 8a/C41
The Solimar Chemistry platform suite of products will be on display in the Solutions Centre of the stand. We will be highlighting end-to-end optimized PDF workflows driving their Valezus T2200 and ComColor cut-sheet inkjet printers. Also on display is the Solimar mobile visibility dashboard that displays piece level job status details in multiple languages. JDF/JMF integration with Fiery and TAGg tracks ink and media usage and generates dynamic reports. ReadyPDF creates industrial PDF for production presses, printers and e-delivery
RISO is an authorized Solimar reseller in North America.

screen partner

Screen - Hall 8a/A03
The Solimar Chemistry platform suite of products will be on display in the Solutions Cafe of the stand. We will be highlighting our universal, mobile visibility dashboard that displays piece level job status details in English and Japanese. JDF/JMF integration tracks ink and media usage and generates dynamic reports. ReadyPDF creates optimized PDF for production inkjets, color-sheets and e-delivery.
Screen GA is an authorized Solimar distributor in Japan. Screen Americas is an authorized reseller across North America.

HP

HP - Hall 17/A01
The Solimar Chemistry platform suite of products will be on display in the Solutions Cafe. We will be highlighting our universal, mobile visibility dashboard that displays piece level job status and ink and media usage details with JDF integration to the Advantage 2200, PageWide presses and Indigos. Empowering PDF workflows, ReadyPDF creates industrial, optimized PDFs that shrink file sizes and correct resources issues to maximize efficiency for printing on HP production devices and e-delivery. See the IWCO case study and interview to learn more.

Solimar is also partnered with these drupa exhibitors:
- Fujifilm - authorized Solimar distributor across the Pacific Rim. Announcement
- Konica Minolta - authorized European distributor and North American Reseller

Mary Ann Rowan, Solimar CXO and Jamie Walsh, Solimar Sales Manager for EMEA & APAC will be at drupa for the duration of the conference. Feel free to reach out to schedule a meeting!

Jamie Walsh, Solimar Sales Manager for EMEA & APAC

Jamie Walsh
Jamie.Walsh@solimarsystems.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jamiewalsh

Mary Ann Rowan, Solimar CXO

Mary Ann Rowan
mary.ann.rowan@solimarsystems.com
www.linkedin.com/in/maryannrowan

IPMA 2024 Educational Conference

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA

IPMA’s conference is the largest In-plant event for all segments of the industry and brings In-plant print and mail professionals together for education, a vendor fair, industry awards, an in-plant tour, and more.

Solimar CAC Customer Meeting & Open House – IWCO

IWCO, 7951 Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN

Solimar is hosting an in-person CAC Meeting and Open House that will include a tour of the IWCO print and mail facility on Wednesday, August 7th.

IWCO - Making Better Happen

IWCO is a leading provider of data-driven direct marketing solutions. The company’s full range of services includes strategy, creative, and execution for omni-channel marketing campaigns, along with one of the industry’s most sophisticated postal logistics strategies for direct mail.

IWCO is a valued CAC member, and will be our host. They use Rubika to do post-composition scale and shift for automated positioning of chipout areas, and SPDE to drive their Canon, HP and SCREEN devices. Here's a link to the IWCO case study with videos.

BCC Software – Information Exchange Conference 2024

The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL

Information Exchange is BCC Software's annual conference where you'll walk away armed with an array of practical & technical knowledge about our software and services to improve your business efficiency and operations. You'll learn from, and network with, postal mailing experts, peers, and BCC staff through powerful presentations, discussions, and exclusive one-on-one meetings.

Printing United Expo 2024

Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV

PRINTING United provides access to the latest solutions for apparel, graphics/wide-format, and functional printing applications, while also extending into the commercial, packaging, and in-plant printing segments.

RISOscreen partner

RISO Booth: Central Hall — C539

SCREEN Booth: Central Hall — C1185

Solimar CAC Customer Meeting & Open House – RevSpring

RevSpring, 1131 4th Avenue S., Ste 330, Nashville, TN

Solimar is hosting an in-person CAC Meeting and Open House that will include a tour of the RevSpring print and mail facility on Wednesday, October 2nd.

RevSpring Logo

RevSpring is the industry leader in print communications for healthcare patients, and has print facilities strategically located throughout the United States. RevSpring prints and mails more than one billion critical communications every year and maintains infrastructure and technology solutions to ensure deliverability at scale in the most timely and cost-effective manner.

RevSpring is a valued CAC member, and will be our host. They use ReadyPDF to optimize customer-supplied PDF files along with Rubika and SPDE. Here's a link to the RevSpring case study with video interview featuring Eric Hollingsworth and Carrie Sublett.

Feb 22, 2024

RISO Open House Event - Mexico City

Since RISO was founded in Tokyo in 1946, our company has thrived on creativity. RISO has repeatedly developed the world’s best solutions to a variety of specialized sectors in document printing and duplicating. We are still the world leader in digital duplicating technology, and we are rapidly building our market share in digital laser and inkjet printing solutions for business. RISO products are now sold in over 150 countries.

Mar 6, 2024

Solimar and RISO Partnership - Blending Intelligent Automation, JDF Integration and PDF Optimization - Xplor Webinar

Mary Ann Rowan, Solimar Systems, Chief Experience Officer and Maggie Curry, RISO, National Account Manager will share details on recent customer success stories and highlight many benefits of intelligent workflow automation for print and electronic delivery.

Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST

Combine Intelligent Automation and PDF Optimization with JDF Integration to Drive Cut-Sheet Inkjet Printers and Gain Bonus ROI!

Mar 18, 2024

2024 INg Spring Executive Networking Forum

The INg Spring Forum is for select member companies and esteemed vendor partners in the transactional and direct mail industry. The objective of this conference is to bring together print and electronic service providers, along with some of the biggest name vendor partners to interface into a vibrant network of industry creativity, experience, and information.

Apr 2, 2024

Solimar CAC Customer Meeting & Open House

Solimar is hosting an in-person CAC Meeting and Open House that will include a tour of the Kennickell Group print and mail facility tour on Wednesday, April 2nd.

Kennickell Group

The Kennickell Group is a family-owned commercial printer founded in 1892 and is the largest print company in Savannah. The company has a wide array of equipment with 40” offset presses, digital toner, UV high-speed inkjet devices, roll-to-roll latex, flatbed wide format presses, and several devices for finishing and embellishments.

Al Kennickell is President of Kennickell Group, our newest CAC member, and will be our host. They use Rubika to do automated mail sortation of very large political mailings. Here's a link to an interview with Al and their case study.